Final Webinar scheduled for Monday, Nov. 11

10/29/2013

Working with InsMed Insurance Agency, Inc., the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) will be hosting the final free webinar “Financial Planning 101” on Monday, Nov. 11 at 4 p.m. The webinar is intended for residents and fellows. Once your training ends and you begin your career as full-time practicing physician, your income is likely to rise substantially. When those larger … Read More

Healthcare Summit scheduled for Nov. 5

10/10/2013

A special educational event “It’s Time: Meaningful Use Healthcare Summit” will take place Nov. 5, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Konica Minolta offices, 14800 Landmark Boulevard, Suite 700, Dallas, TX 75254. Hosted jointly by the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC), All Covered, the North Texas Regional Extension Center (NTREC) and Konica Minolta Business Solutions, the summit … Read More

DFWHC’s “Rape Kit Responsibility” detailed by photojournalist

09/26/2013

Photojournalist Richard M. Knittle, Sr. detailed the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) Sept. 24 education meeting “Rape Kit Responsibility – The impact of Senate Bill 1191” on the website Demotix. Held in Dallas at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, the meeting was highlighted by an appearance from Sen. Wendy Davis who discussed her motivation behind passing SB 1191, which … Read More

DFWHC hosts “Rape Kit Responsibility”

09/24/2013

In a special meeting this morning at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) hosted “Rape Kit Responsibility – The impact of Senate Bill 1191.” The educational event was attended by more than 150 healthcare employees from across North Texas. Presenters included Sen. Wendy Davis, who discussed her motivation behind passing SB 1191, which was … Read More

Sept. 10 – “Sign Up & Speak Out”

09/05/2013

A special educational meeting “Sign Up & Speak Out” will take place Sept. 10 from 7-9 p.m. at the Zan Holmes Community Life Center at St. Luke United Methodist Church at 6211 East Grand Avenue in Dallas. This event is free to all attendees and will cover new affordable health care options available to North Texas residents. County Judge Clay … Read More

Sept. 24 event offers education on collection of sexual assault evidence

08/21/2013

As a result of Senate Bill 1191, starting Sept. 1 all Texas hospitals with emergency rooms will be required to have staff trained in at least basic collection of forensic evidence from sexual assault victims. On Sept. 24, the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) will sponsor “Rape Kit Responsibility: The impact of Senate Bill 1191” from 7:30 – 10:00 a.m. … Read More

Summer Institute set for August 8

07/31/2013

The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Foundation in coordination with North Texas Consortium of Schools of Nursing and Practice Partners, will host the 2013 “Summer Institute,” August 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Texas Health Resources University. The conference is designed to provide an overview of issues related to English proficiency among nurses and nursing students. The event is … Read More